NANO 54 - Surfaces & Thin Films

Institution:

Foothill College

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Description:

Introduction to the physical chemistry and material properties of surface structures and states, and their importance in building devices at the nanoscale dimension, especially in thin films. The study of surfaces includes review of basic properties and roles of surface mechanisms, forces that lead to surface tension, physisorption and chemisorption, electronic and structural responses to surface termination, surface modification techniques, and modern methods for spectroscopic investigation in the context of industrial applications. The study of thin film fundamentals includes the theory, design, deposition, characterization, and applications in industry. Special topics may include Langmuir-Blodgett films, Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs), plasma surface modification, plasma polymerized organic films, and photovoltaics. Prerequisites: CHEM 30A or equivalent; PHYS 10 or equivalent; BIOL 10 or equivalent. Advisories: NANO 52 or equivalent; students should have a basic knowledge of materials science, physics, and inorganic/organic chemistry. Five hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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